2 comments about Blood Rich: When Oil Billions, High Fashion, and Royal Intimacies Are Not Enough.

1. A friend recommended this book as I've been reading a lot about Sarah, Duchess of York, and I was interested in Steve Wyatt's background.

   The author writes in an easy style as she tells the history of these families who are a large part of Texas history. I had not heard much about any of them. Texas folks probably would like to read about them, but I found them boring. I've given it five stars for her writing.
   
   There are some interesting things about how retail stores have changed over the years and how customer service has deteriorated.

   I think that only Texans would be interested in the parts about oil and gas companies.




2. amazon came through for me by finding this out of print book, and it only took them 3 days to find it. i am an admirer of lynn wyatts and was a loyal customer to the sakowitz store. this book shows us inside two very powerful families and reminds us that money is thicker than blood. i recommend this book to anyone into the social scene. thanks amazon for finding this for me.

No comments about Jurgen Teller (Photo & Sexy Books).

No comments about Solstiss: The Seduction of Lace.

No comments about The Modernist Textile: Europe And America.

1 comments about Making Stage Costumes: A Practical Guide.

1. The author makes clear this is not for "experienced costume makers with time, money and skill at their disposal. It is for designers,students,teachers,actors and anyone who needs and wants to make costume for performance but has little money or technical expertise".
   It is comprehensive, covering the topics of: structure of a company and preproduction work , setting up a workroom, basic equipment, how to sew,understanding and altering patterns,fittings,basic costumes,large casts and small budgets,accessories,modern clothes for period productions.altering body shape,technical and dress rehersals and has many helpful tips.
   It is well set out,clearly written with easily understood diagrams. There is a good index and a small but good bibliography.
   As a wardobe mistress for a community(ie amateur) theatre company with a very small budget, I can sincerely recommend this book. It is the best of its type I have seen. For anyone starting out ,buy it and even those with a bit of experience will probably find it worth a look at to pick up useful hints,

No comments about Shoe:Best Foot Forward.

No comments about Fashion under Fascism: Beyond the Black Shirt (Dress, Body, Culture).

1 comments about 20th Century Dress in the U.s. (Enactments S.).

1. This is an excellent history of dress in the 20th century, and the events that helped to shape changes in dress. The authors cover the dress of working-class women; children; and men; in addition to designers and designmer fashion. Each chapter begins with an overview of the history of the decade. Political, economic, and cultural events help create a context for the changes in dress.

No comments about Mondo Fragile: Modern Fashion Illustrators from Japan.

4 comments about Beneath It All: 100 Years of French Elegance.

1. I think some of the other reviewers missed the point of this book. It's not a "what to wear" guide; it's not an in-depth historical treatise, and it's not soft-core porn. Actually, this book is a really good overview of lingerie and how it's tied in with social trends and ideals of women's bodies over the years. If the photos are titillating, it's because lingerie itself has an erotic side to it, and it's often photographed in a way that enhances that aspect, which is appealing both to men (who see it) and women (who wear it). The photos are beautiful and sexy and add to the appeal of the book - and I'm a heterosexual female. But the text is what's really interesting. I found myself unable to put it down, and it's caused me to think about undergarments in a whole new way.



2. Like most women, I enjoy dressing seductively and sexy for my partner. From garter belts, to satin gowns, to thongs and one piece little see throughs, they're all beautiful. The book has nice illustrations and talks about lingerie from the early days to now, but the book does not cover all the basics. The book, in my opinion is worth reading if you want to know the basics on lingerie, nothing else. As a part-time model, I have found that lingerie does not fit all women, even if they have flawless bodies. This book does nothing to suggest what would look better on tall women, skinny women or women with large/small breasts. I did like the book, but I felt like it was very basic and missing alot of useful information.



3. I'm not sure what others consider titillating material, but this book certainly is not out for the quick, cheap thrill (and that's a good thing). The text describes the changing fashions over the years, and the improvements in materials which allowed those changes in many cases. The pictures range from gritty, authentic b/w "early pioneer style" to 1960's variety to the obligatory Victoria's Secret model shots. There is no shame in appreciating the few photographs which one might consider slightly arousing, and the text is an interesting read. My girlfriend very much enjoyed receiving this book as a surprise gift, which we then read together.



4. As a heterosexual female costumer, I'm always looking for a solid book on underclothing that is not primarily designed to titillate a male audience. Sadly, this isn't it.